Sep 22 2024 to Sep 22 2024 11:30 a.m.

Where

Bangalore International Centre

7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071

Event Description

This session presents an enthralling journey through the rich history of the sitar, beginning with its origins and evolution across centuries. The performance explores the sitar’s creation from natural elements, merging Persian and Indian musical traditions to symbolize its sacred and timeless nature. As the sitar travels through royal courts, it becomes a symbol of refinement and cultural prestige, before eventually establishing itself as a central instrument in Indian classical music.

This concert highlights the transformation, showcasing the sitar’s rise as a solo instrument and its deep connection to Indian music.

Honoring the contributions of legendary sitarists like Ustad Vilayat Khan and Pandit Ravi Shankar, this performance will illustrate their groundbreaking innovations that shaped the sitar’s modern identity and global influence. From classical Indian ragas to cross-cultural experiments, the sitar’s role in contemporary music will be explored, demonstrating its versatility and ongoing relevance in world music.

Through a blend of storytelling and music, this performance celebrates the instrument’s enduring legacy and its profound impact on both classical and global music.